"I'm very happy that a lot less troops will be in harms way," said Iraq war veteran, Adrian Garcia.

Many of those returning are Fort Bliss soldiers, and they will be welcomed home by the commander in chief.

"Not a lot of Americans can say that the president is in my state, let alone in my hometown, so I think it's cool," said Garcia.

Garcia received a different welcome home. He was forced out of combat back in 2007 when an RPG struck his convoy. He would return to El Paso in a wheelchair after losing both of his legs.

"It's unfortunate that we still have to be at war," said Garcia.

In his oval speech Tuesday, President Barack Obama will put an end to the combat, but that doesn't mean all troops will return home. Iraq like many other places will now always have American military presence.

"I think they need a better security force. I think we couldn't do it as a nation, but I think they can do it themselves with the proper training," said Garcia.

As Iraq inches toward their independence, America's eyes are turning towards another middle-eastern country.

"I'm happy that were pulling out of one place and were focusing on what we should've been on the first time," said Garcia.

Garcia is talking about Afghanistan. He hopes the man he calls the "prince of change" will speak about the war over there during his speech.

"What are his plans for Afghanistan, and what he plans there, and how soon he hopes to end it there," said Garcia.

Garcia said there was no need for the casualties or injuries in Iraq.

"That's the place the American people wanted to go first. They felt something needed to happen after 9/11 and they weren't sure what was going to happen and we ended up fighting in two places," said Garcia.

Now the American people must voice for a second time to bring troops home.

"We as the American people should be doing everything, clamoring to get them back," said Garcia.

Garcia said there is no doubt in his mind that there will be a second homecoming for the soldiers fighting in Afghanistan during Obama's presidency.